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Trial in Trump classified documents case set for May 2024
Former president Donald Trump's trial over his alleged mishandling of classified documents will begin on May 20 next year, according to a US court order. ⌘ Read more
Women know about breast cancer, but Vicki says she barely knew about cancers 'from the navel down'
Weeks after seeing her GP about post-menopausal bleeding, Vicki Purnell was under the knife having several organs removed. She's calling for more attention on gynaecological cancers. ⌘ Read more
'Cool down those leggings ASAP': Whakaari survivors answer questions on activewear
As the criminal trial over the deadly Whakaari White Island disaster continues, an emerging line of inquiry is what tourists were told to wear on the day of the eruption. ⌘ Read more
For years, clan groups have received millions from mining royalties. What happens when they end?**
Tens of millions of dollars in Rio Tinto’s mining royalties are set to stop in the remote Northern Territory, as clan groups work urgently to cushion the blow. ⌘ Read more
'Mind-blowing': Soldiers left thousands of dollars out of pocket in pay bungle
The Defence Department apologises to soldiers who could be left $15,000 worse off after a special allowance was suddenly scrapped. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Aussies bounced out again as rain dances start in earnest
Australia is praying for rain after Jonny Bairstow is left 99 not out as England takes total control of the fourth Ashes Test. Here are five things you missed overnight at Old Trafford. ⌘ Read more
Asian countries battle with record breaking temperature, floods and landslides
Soaring temperature, floods and landslides are claiming lives and forcing evacuations across south and south-east Asia. ⌘ Read more
Off-market home sales usually result in lower prices, research finds
An off-market sale may be attractive to save marketing expenses, but research suggests it could end up costing more through a lower sale price. ⌘ Read more
Dengue fever cases could skyrocket due to global warming, says WHO
Climate change could contribute to record high levels of the viral infection by benefiting mosquitoes, the World Health Organization says. ⌘ Read more
American saloon singer Tony Bennett dies, aged 96
Tony Bennett, often hailed as last of the great saloon singers of the mid-20th century, has died aged 96. ⌘ Read more
Prominent Putin critic detained by Russian investigators
Nationalist Igor Girkin, who is heavily critical of Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine,  has been detained according to his wife. ⌘ Read more
AFL live: Bombers clash with Bulldogs as top-eight race heats up
Seventh plays eighth, as the Bulldogs face the Bombers at Docklands to kick off round 19. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia needs quick wickets on day three of fourth Test at Old Trafford
Australia must make inroads into England's batting card or risk the hosts build up a big first innings lead on day three of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Failed Palau media deal reveals China's Pacific influence efforts
A Palauan newspaper publisher entered into a media deal with a company that turned out to have connections to Chinese security services. Although the agreement fell through, it highlights China's efforts to influence the Pacific states — including Palau, a US ally and one of the few countries to recognise Taiwan. ⌘ Read more
Man dies from invasive meningococcal in SA, child in hospital with the disease
SA Health says it has identified multiple people who had contact with the man and have directed them to take clearance antibiotics, as a 15-year-old is also admitted to hospital with the disease in a stable condition. ⌘ Read more
'Dead because of me': Distracted truck driver's remorse after crash killed a man and seriously injured another
Jake Barrett, 29, awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to culpable driving causing death and grievous bodily harm, following the "horrific" crash in September 2021. ⌘ Read more
Spearfisher hugs shark to escape 'horrible' attack in WA — and escapes with only bruises
A father shares the moment he "hugged" a shark and shot it in the eye with a spear near Coral Bay to avoid being bitten, as his helpless family watched from a boat. ⌘ Read more
Nigeria shows why Matildas need to be on guard at the World Cup
Spurred on by vibrant support from its fans, Nigeria frustrates Canada in a 0-0 draw at the World Cup, proving the Super Falcons will be a dangerous opponent when they face the Matildas next week. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Raiders out for revenge against Warriors, with top-four honours on the line
Canberra and New Zealand will meet in Auckland, with honour and a top-four berth up for grabs. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
'Kicking the can down the road': Alice Springs advocates call for support beyond alcohol restrictions
Alice Springs Mayor Matt Paterson says the announcement that alcohol restrictions the town would continue for at least a further 12 months came as a "shock". ⌘ Read more
Defunct Adelaide publication posts Spanish election poll results ahead of vote
Spanish opinion polling and data analysis has been posted to the defunct cultural magazine The Adelaide Review, in apparent attempt to circumvent Spanish electoral laws ahead of the country's upcoming general election. ⌘ Read more
Inmate received 'second-rate medical care' before his death, inquest finds
Prisoners at a privately run jail — one of the largest in NSW— should not receive "sub-optimal" medical care, according to a state Coroner. ⌘ Read more
'Extremely scary': Dairy farmers, ACCC concerned about Coles' bid to buy milk processing plants
Farmers and the nation's competition watchdog are worried about a deal that could see Coles control a large part of the milk supply chain. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — everything you need to know about the 2023 NRLW season
With the expanded NRLW competition kicking off this weekend, the addition of four extra teams marks a new dawn for the women's game. ⌘ Read more
Tina has been missing for five days. Her husband is publicly pleading for answers about his 'really gentle' wife
Tina Quinn, 34, remains missing after last being seen at her Yass acreage on July 16. Authorities are expanding their search for the woman. ⌘ Read more
Former RAAF intelligence officer sentenced over hundreds of child sex abuse offences
The Adelaide District Court heard the 36-year-old created an Instagram account pretending to be a 16-year-old boy and exchanged more than 215,000 messages with children. ⌘ Read more
Man critical after being tasered and shot with bean bag rounds after Melbourne siege
Victoria Police's Homicide Squad and Professional Standards Command are investigating after a man was critically injured during an arrest in Melbourne's south. ⌘ Read more
Japan's top General inspects anti-ship missile ahead of historic Australian launch
Japan's top military officer General Yoshihide Yoshida is in Australia inspecting his country's most advanced anti-ship weapon as part of his country's largest ever participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre. ⌘ Read more
'Ludicrous decision': Regional WA loses seat in parliament to make way for new electorate in Perth's suburbs
Regional leaders are up in arms, with the seats of Moore and North West Central set to be combined into one electorate stretching from the Wheatbelt to the Gascoyne. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with child sexual offences granted bail after two years in pre-trial custody
A man allegedly involved in a child exploitation network in north Queensland has been granted bail after spending two years in pre-trial custody. ⌘ Read more
Man rows from Australia to Africa to raise funds for youth mental health
After 86 days at sea, Rob Barton is believed to be the first person to row non-stop solo and unassisted across the Indian Ocean from Australia to Africa. ⌘ Read more
Man in police custody after 9yo girl abducted walking to school
Police say a man is assisting them with enquiries, after the child was picked up in an unknown vehicle while walking to school. ⌘ Read more
Police opened fire fearing their lives were in danger when man ran at them with a knife, inquest told
Police said, when they offered to help Mr Abdi — who was walking alongside a busy motorway — he yelled and ran at them with a knife. ⌘ Read more
Humpback whale freed from pearling lines off Kimberley coast
Rescuers have told of their joy at freeing an 11-metre humpback whale stuck in pearling lines for three days off the WA coast, the second to become entangled near Broome since the weekend. ⌘ Read more
British man who stole 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs to spend more than a year in jail
Joby Pool admitted to breaking into an industrial complex to steal the chocolate treats. ⌘ Read more
The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Man who murdered Ju 'Kelly' Zhang and dumped her body in a bin jailed for 28 years
The court heard Joon Seong Tan murdered Melbourne woman Ju 'Kelly' Zhang in a jealous rage, then let her eight-year-old son believe she had left him. ⌘ Read more
Live: Olympic champions Canada begin their World Cup campaign against African heavyweights Nigeria
Action continues on both sides of the Tasman today with three games, beginning with Nigeria against Canada in Melbourne. Follow the excitement on and off the pitch with the ABC live blog. ⌘ Read more
New York to pay more than $19 million to people arrested during George Floyd protests
It will be the largest class action settlement ever paid to protesters in the United States. ⌘ Read more
Couple left tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket after major power surge
When a massive power surge damaged their home's roller door, coffee machine and two air conditioning units, Gunta and Phillip Groves were left with an estimated damage bill of tens of thousands of dollars, without the support of insurance or compensation. ⌘ Read more
Mark Haines' family hopeful reward doubled to $1m will bring breakthrough in case
The family of Mark Haines, whose 1988 death was the subject of the Blood on the Tracks podcast, has welcomed the increased reward for information regarding the death of the 17-year-old Gomeroi teenager. ⌘ Read more
One dead, one missing after boat crash off Sydney coast
Police recovered a body off Sydney's south head yesterday, before a search for a second boater commenced on Friday morning. ⌘ Read more
Ocean's most wanted: surfboard-stealing otter evades capture as fanbase grows
Otter 841 is on the run from US wildlife officials, evading capture for a full week, and her fanbase is growing. ⌘ Read more
Matildas coach explains secrecy around Kerr injury in 'tough 24 hours' before World Cup opener
Tony Gustavsson says the secrecy surrounding Sam Kerr's injury was partly about tactics, as questions are raised about how long the Matildas star will be out. ⌘ Read more
First Australian 'wellbeing budget' met with criticism over dated statistics
Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases a long-awaited wellbeing report but admits there are "gaps" in the data and says he is "open to feedback". ⌘ Read more
So you just won big on the lottery, how much do you actually get to keep?**
What happens to instant millionaires and billionaires once they receive news of lotto win. ⌘ Read more
Sydney discovery of Virginia Woolf novel with handwritten notes offers glimpse into brilliant mind
A rare personal copy of Woolf’s first novel with the author's handwritten revisions offers tantalising glimpses into the mind and process of one of the 20th century’s most significant writers. Now the public can access it online. ⌘ Read more
Fears of deadly disease outbreak like 'Russian roulette with your dog' as leptospirosis vaccine shortage bites
Vet clinics say they're running out of a vaccine that protects dogs against a lethal disease. Here's what pet and working dog owners need to know. ⌘ Read more
Cyclist dies in early-morning crash on Princes Highway
Police say their early investigations indicate the cyclist may have ridden through a red light before a collision with a four-wheel drive. ⌘ Read more
'Stalemate' leaves long-speculated Kimberley tidal power plan dead in the water
A multi-million-dollar project to convert one of the world's biggest tides into electricity has met decade long delays with the federal government. ⌘ Read more
Suspected copper theft causes lengthy train delays in Adelaide, department says
Train delays are causing havoc for peak hour commuters in Adelaide, with the cause suspected to be a copper theft. ⌘ Read more
On a regular day, this GP sees 50 patients. But soon, his workload is set to triple
This town is losing two of its three GPs, leaving the last doctor with more than 6,000 residents to look after. ⌘ Read more
Russia seeks 20 more years in prison for opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Russian state prosecutors ask a court to sentence jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny to a further 20 years in a penal colony on extremism and other criminal charges at the close of his trial, according to his supporters. ⌘ Read more
'I can get back in this': Smith struggles in opening round of British Open defence
Cameron Smith, Jason Day, and Adam Scott all shoot over par in the opening round of the British Open on a tough day for the Australians. ⌘ Read more
Bumper harvest in Australia's truffle capital as global demand continues to grow
Truffle producers in WA can't keep up with worldwide demand for the lucrative fungus following an "outstanding" 2023 harvest. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: The Commonwealth Games were too expensive, but this quiz is free
Victoria's Commonwealth Games is cancelled, but the weekly news quiz isn't. ⌘ Read more
Live: Netflix and Tesla slide after earnings bump, Blackstone hits $US1 trillion milestone, ASX set for flat start
Netflix and Tesla suffered significant declines on Wall Street overnight after Blackstone became the first private equity firm to manage $US1 trillion, while the ASX is set for a flat start after yesterday's jobs data. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
How this possum, the size of a human thumb, is helping to pollinate flowers
The western pygmy possum is notoriously difficult to find in the wild, but researchers have found traces of it in Western Australia's Goldfields using a technique they believe could help tackle biodiversity decline. ⌘ Read more
'It smells like rubbish bins': Businesses suffering as bird droppings paint alfresco area white
Business owners call for action as 100 cormorants move into one tree in East Perth, painting the surrounding area white with foul smelling bird droppings. ⌘ Read more
Canberra lawyer previously charged with breaching intelligence act says national security law goes too far
A hearing into the National Security Information Act, used to keep national security cases from public view, has wrapped up after the legal team for lawyer Bernard Collaery called for courts to have more control over how such cases are run. ⌘ Read more
Travis King isn't the first US citizen to be locked up in North Korea. Who else has been detained over the years?**
Some cross into the police state motivated by evangelical zeal. Others are simply attracted by the mystery. Find out more about the other Americans who have been detained in North Korea. ⌘ Read more
Garden shed clean-out turns up birthday cake clock worth $48,000**
A milk crate full of old metal trash turns out to be a historic artefact — but it nearly went to the dump. ⌘ Read more
'It was raining inside': Plumbing pipe leaks causing ceilings to collapse
A pipe which stopped being sold in the US almost 30 years ago is failing in some Top End homes, leading experts to call for an update to Australia's plumbing codes. ⌘ Read more
Chinese spy ships expected off NT and Queensland during Talisman Sabre military exercises
Officials are preparing for two Chinese spy ships to arrive off Australia's coast next week to monitor the multinational Talisman Sabre military exercises opening in Sydney this morning. ⌘ Read more
Inflation is falling in Australia and New Zealand — but how are we stacking up with the rest of the world
Inflation might be softening in some places around the world, but the price of things like groceries remains high. ⌘ Read more
The education minister floated 'spiky' ideas for university reform. Some are already leaving a sting
The university sector reforms announced this week have been warmly received, but much tougher decisions lie ahead, and it's almost guaranteed some will be left bitterly disappointed, national education and parenting reporter Conor Duffy writes. ⌘ Read more
Australia's wheels fall off on day two at Old Trafford, leaving a fight for its Ashes life
Day two at Old Trafford is Australia's worst of this Ashes series by far, as England takes complete control of the fourth Test and leaves the tourists fighting for their lives. ⌘ Read more
Calls for greater transparency as Andrews government's project cost blowouts stack up
From tearing up the East West Link contract at a cost of more than a billion dollars, to cancelling the Commonwealth Games this week, the Andrews government is no stranger to budget blowouts. Analysts say the scale of projects and underestimating costs may be part of the problem. ⌘ Read more
Free feeds and zoo visits: Inside the taxpayer-funded promotion of AFL Gather Round
Selected players and staff from six participating AFL clubs were invited by the South Australian Tourism Commission to join experiences such as lunches and zoo visits, with taxpayers footing some of the bill. ⌘ Read more
'I remember snow being around the outside': Fond memories of Hobart's last outdoor public pool
All three of Hobart's public 50m swimming pools used to be outside, but the only one left won't open this summer — and could close permanently. ⌘ Read more
81yo cancer patient whose wife needs constant care says 'people aren't looked after' where he lives
Brian Brown divides his time between caring for his wife and trying to manage his own health. Where he lives in Queensland, that means significant travel time. For many in the region, the issue is cutting lives short by years. ⌘ Read more
Queensland claims 'world first' in medical artificial intelligence with new tech detecting diseases in blood
Next time you get a blood test, a robot using artificial intelligence could be the one to scan it for infections. ⌘ Read more
How Steph Catley's coolness allowed the Matildas to manage their World Cup moment
Australia's stand-in captain didn't expect to take a penalty, but Steph Catley's maturity reflects a team who navigated their unexpected World Cup opener. ⌘ Read more
How much do we know about what goes on behind the scenes of the Albanese government?**
Andrew Leigh won't have made himself many friends in Labor with his attack this week on the stifling power of the party's factions, writes Michelle Grattan. ⌘ Read more
Eraring power plant's 2025 closure 'very unlikely' amid delays to renewable projects, experts say
There are new questions over the viability of closing Australia's biggest coal-fired power plant, Eraring, after the energy market regulator said a lack of cheap coal energy had impacted electricity prices. ⌘ Read more
How Ronald Reagan led the 1960 actors' strike – and then became an anti-union president
Reagan is the only union leader to serve as US President. Paradoxically, he was also one of the most aggressively anti-union presidents of the 20th century. ⌘ Read more
The Voice is not a new concept. Meet the people that act as a 'Voice' in their communities
Aboriginal executives across Australia advise people on First Nations' issues every day. They explain how an Indigenous Voice to Parliament could work just as they do. ⌘ Read more
Which Australian capital cities recorded the biggest gains and losses in values?**
One capital city continues to lead the charge, while only one city records falling prices, as Australia's housing values increase. ⌘ Read more
Why Oppenheimer is the film you should go and see this week
Christopher Nolan’s masterful movie fuses spectacle and melancholy to tell the true story of J Robert Oppenheimer, who oversaw the creation of the atomic bomb and changed the course of history. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Pat Cummins gets out first ball of the day, and things only get worse from there
Australia has a day to forget at Old Trafford as Pat Cummins shells chances, Mitchell Starc injures his shoulder and Zak Crawley scores a magnificent century. Here are five things you missed from day two of the fourth Test. ⌘ Read more
Chinese consulate damaged in Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa
A Chinese consular building is damaged in a third successive night of air strikes on southern Ukrainian port cities, Ukrainian officials say. ⌘ Read more
'This team will be the end of me': How the internet reacted to the Matildas' 1-0 win over Ireland
The Matildas ground out a 1-0 win over Ireland to start their home Women's World Cup campaign, and the internet was in agony. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole for Matildas and NZ lethargy turns to ecstasy
From Sam Kerr's shock injury to New Zealand's moment of ecstasy, these are the five talking points from the opening day of the Women's World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Navy divers criticise 'head in the sand' ADF culture at royal commission after graphic details emerge about shark attack
Former navy clearance divers tell the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide how they didn't receive support from the Australian Defence Force following a confronting shark attack in Sydney Harbour in 2009. WARNING: This story contains graphic details. ⌘ Read more
Landslide in India leaves 10 dead, more than 100 feared trapped
A small mountain village in India is hit by a landslide in the middle of the night, leaving almost half of the estimated 225 residents trapped under debris up to 10 metres deep. ⌘ Read more
NRL live: Dragons and Tigers fight it out in battle to avoid the wooden spoon
There's plenty on the line as the Dragons meet the Tigers, with both sides looking to escape the shame of finishing last. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats. ⌘ Read more
Protesters storm Swedish Embassy in Baghdad ahead of planned Koran burning in Stockholm
Protesters break into the Swedish Embassy compound and light a fire. ⌘ Read more
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Group standings and full schedule
The Women's World Cup is underway and Australia faces a tough battle to make it out of Group B. Keep track of all the latest moves in the standings here. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia resumes first innings, but with one eye on bowling on day two at Old Trafford
Australia resumes on day two just shy of 300 with two first innings wickets remaining, but the bowlers will already be thinking of lining up England's openers in the fourth Ashes Test from Old Trafford. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers for man shot at six times by NT officers seeking full disclosure of internal police reports
Peter Skeen's lawyers subpoenaed 290 reports and documents — including the internal police investigation. Dozens and dozens were either refused by NT Police or handed over with "entirely redacted" pages. ⌘ Read more
Mining giant set to escape fine over missing radioactive capsule that sparked massive search in outback WA
Rio Tinto is expected to avoid a fine over a radioactive capsule that went missing in the middle of the outback, prompting an emergency health warning and a state-wide search. ⌘ Read more
Inside the AI quest to break down K-pop language barriers
One K-pop music label is using AI to record tracks in multiple languages. So what does it mean for the music industry? ⌘ Read more
Popular dolphin park that has been rescuing marine animals since 1970 faces uncertain future
One of Australia's last marine tourism facilities with dolphins has entered voluntary administration, but it's founder hopes the community will help save the park. ⌘ Read more
Netflix gains millions of subscribers following password-sharing crackdown
After a turbulent stretch of losing users, the streaming service posts one of its biggest growth in numbers for the April-June period, but analysts say it will be hard to sustain. ⌘ Read more
Horse racing and polo identity Felicity Fraser 'vulnerable' when conspiring to import cocaine, court hears
Felicity Fraser, 43, last year pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring to import a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug over a four-year period between 2017 and 2021. ⌘ Read more
Renewable energy projects are spreading across the landscape but not everyone is benefiting
A once-in-a-generation transition is happening in rural Australia, but the big switch to renewables is worrying some farmers. ⌘ Read more
Teachers give A+ to former student and incoming RBA governor Michele Bullock
Michele Bullock will be the first woman to govern the RBA, but for her former teachers at Armidale High School, the achievement comes as no surprise. ⌘ Read more
Advocates say new public housing announcement for NT town just 'tip of the iceberg'
Northern Territory housing advocates say the chief minister's announcement of six new public houses for Katherine falls well short of what's needed. ⌘ Read more
Aiden thought his Russian captors could stoop no lower as they tortured him. Then they got a camera out
Aiden Aslin survived five months of torture in Russian captivity. Now free, he wants to share the story of one Ukrainian man who didn't make it out alive. WARNING: Some readers may find the details of this story distressing. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas and New Zealand prepare to launch home World Cup
The biggest tournament in women's football is here as Australia and New Zealand welcome the globe to the FIFA Women's World Cup. Follow the action from day 1 with the ABC's live blog. ⌘ Read more